What is a polysaccharide?
A polysaccharide is formed when more two monosaccharides are joined together during a condensation reaction forming a glycosidic bond.
Here's a few you need to learn
| Molecule | Description |
|---|---|
| Starch | This is a polymer made of alpha glucose found in plants. It's a mixture of amylose, a long unbranched chain, and amylopectin, a long branched chain of alpha glucose. |
| Cellulose | This is a polymer made of long unbranched chains of beta glucose found in plants |
| Glycogen | Similar to starch, it's a polymer made of alpha glucose, but it's found in animals. |
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